Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Athens Messenger in Athens, Ohio

We have 16,378,606 pages in Ohio

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1926

Page

9

Glouster Legion Defeats The Plains Team In Fast Game

Glouster American Legion topped The Plains 38 to 21 in a fast Legion gym contest. Kahler led with seven baskets, Wolfe added five, while Murphy had four for The Plains. A ladies prelim saw the seniors defeat the freshmen in a brisk class-series game. Next Saturday the Legion travels to Columbus to face the Bricklayers in a return at Godman Guild.

Glouster Glouster American Legion the Plains Legion Gym Murphy Legion Watkins Kahler Wolfe The Plains Andrews Columbus Bricklayer Godman Guild West Goodale Street Leckscine B. BO P. G. F.G. Tot Charney Ccccceee F MOOWE Murphy Cecceeseree CG Tipton Moore Weeeeseeees Thorne Cseeeeee G Goak Cecvcccesecee Ma Veeneeaeseves

Intramural Games Tonight Schedule at Men’s Gym

Six games are set for one night this week due to a Thursday lecture. Class A features Theta Chi vs Green Circle and Delta Tau Delta against Pass Entry. Class B includes Tri Gamma Beta and Phi Kappa Tau vs Sigma Delta Tau. Class C has Tau Sigma Delta vs Phi Delta Theta and Kappa Psi vs Phi Kappa Tau.

Theta Chi Delta Tau Delta Tri Gam Beta Phi Kappa Tau Sigma Delta Tau Sigma Delta Phi Delta Theta Kappa Psi

Difference Between Meddling and Investigating

The Cincinnati Times-Star notes a adage that the only difference between meddling and investigating is that we always investigate and the other fellow meddles. The quote underscores a journalistic stance on inquiry and scrutiny.

Cincinnati Times-Star

Are the Girls to Meet Again in Tennis Tilt

In Beaulieu France Suzanne Lenglen and Helen Wills faced off and may meet again in Nice singles. Suzanne laconically hinted at a revenge opportunity while Miss Wills vowed to compete in every possible tournament. The Echo Des Sports noted Lenglen no longer dominates all rivals, suggesting a renewed rivalry.

Suzanne Cervalse

Baseball Star As a Hunter Ty Cobb Spends Off-Season With Guns

Ty Cobb, legendary baseball figure, spends the off season in the South with firearms and hunting dogs. The report notes Cobb’s reputed interest in shooting and outdoor pursuits away from the field.

Ty Cobb Guns Ant Dogs Southland Detroit Tygers Hunter Augusta

Leaguers Will Quit Florida in March

New York Yankees and Brooklyn Dodgers will break spring training in Florida on March 26 as they head north. Ruth remains a focal point for the Yankees while the club’s boss demands team success over individual appeal. Athletics Phillies stay through late March before city series in Philadelphia. Ty Cobb steers Detroit toward quicker start to avoid past misfortune.

New York Brooklyn Florida Ruth Yankees Detroit

Bobcats Face Denison in Granville BB Game Journey to Granville

Eleven men rode to Granville as Ohio university basketball faces Denison in a B. A. A. clash tonight. Grover notes the team in fine shape with Eisenbrey Wright Muir Beck King likely in the starting five. Longley rests after a nervous breakdown. If Ohio wins, Denison’s home spell against them ends and Buckeye standings shift.

Granville Ohio University Denison University Grover Eisenbrey Wright Muir Beckwith King Longley Ohio Denison Big Red Bob Cats University of Tennessee Athens Buckeye

Smallest Bob Given Job as Mat Boss at Ohio U

Joe Woodall was elected captain of the Ohio University wrestling team at a Tuesday meeting after practice. Woodall, the smallest Bob Cat, competes in the 115 pound class.

Bob Joe Woodall Ohio University Woodall

Railroad Teams to Meet in Kenton SEMI Final Clash

The Athletic Association of the New York Central Lines schedules a semifinal basketball event at Kenton Ohio on February 20 with four entrants Columbus Bucyrus Kenton and Charleston West Virginia. The winner advances to Rochester New York March 20 for the eight team final for system championship. A large crowd is expected with a Charleston Columbus special train. Games begin at 3 pm with Columbus vs Bucyrus then Kenton vs Charleston. The final is at 8:80 pm and a girls teams from Columbus and Charleston contest the 7:30 pm preliminary.

the Athletic Association of the New York Central Lines Kenton Ohio Columbus Bucyrus Charleston W. Va Ohio Central Lines Rochester N. Y Ohio Central

Louisiana woman finds diamond in potato

A Canton Ohio News item reports a Louisiana woman says she found a diamond inside a potato. The humorous note suggests a poor suitor could mail around a bushel of potatoes to try his luck at a diamond.

Louisiana Canton

Athens High Faces Portsmouth and Wellston In Weekend Games

The Athens basketball team travels to Portsmouth on Friday and to Wellston on Saturday as Coach Wise pushes hard for two more wins. Morgan leading scorer regains form while the Carmichael twins and Wilson vie for regular spots as Athens aims to tie Nelsonville for second in the Southeastern Ohio high school association behind the top-ranked Nelsonville.

Athens Portsmouth Wellston Wise Big Red High School Morgan Nelsonville Carmichael Twins Wilson Athens Five River Boys Southeastern Ohio High School Association

Dean Cromwell Shapes USC Track Pioneers for 20 Years

Former star athlete Dean Cromwell, now head track and field tutor at the University of Southern California, trains notable pupils over two decades. He has mentored Charley Paddock Howard Drew Bud Houser Fred Kelly and Earle Thomason who have carried USC track achievements forward.

Dean Cromwell Southern California Trojans Cromwell Charley Paddock Howard Drew Bud Houser Fred Kelly Earley Thomason

Wiseman Defeats Red Team Before Athens Plans Portsmouth Trip

Red team suffers a prior loss to Wiseman. Athens plans to depart for Portsmouth on Thursday.

Wiseman Athens Portsmouth

Coolville Hi Wins Season Finale Over Chauncey

Coolville High defeated Chauncey 22 to 15 in the season finale. The win caps Coolville’s basketball campaign and marks the last game before the upcoming tournament.

Coolville Coolville Hi Chauncey

Bishops Open Wrestling History At Ohio Wesleyan Debut Match

Ohio Wesleyan prepares for its first wrestling meet in school history as the Bishops host Athens on Friday night at the Ohio M gym. The lineup features Lendrum 136, Pleasant 135, Powell 145, Delaware 168, Tile ton 175, and Tilton at heavy. Bob Cats respond with captain Woodall in 116 and a strong squad expected to repeat recent form.

Ohio Wesleyan Athens Olson Ohio M Frederick Lendrum Plymouth Michigan Jack Pleasant Delaware Daniel Powell Paul Delaware John Tileton Canton Andert Tilton Bob Catters Miamiversity Ohio Wesleyan Woodall Bob Cat Miami

Cleveland convention spending per attendee in 1926

The Chamber of Commerce reports 78 000 attendees at a 1926 event in Cleveland spent an average of 65 dollars on land and related costs. The figure reflects overall expenditure by visitors during the convention period.

Cleveland Chamber of Commerce Convention Bureau

Staging Riots in Berlin as Romania Election Sparks Siege

Berlin reports a state siege over Romania after Sundays election turmoil. Authorities say troops have been called out to restore order following the disputed polls and rising unrest in the region.

Berlin Romania

College football scores roundup from regional teams

Akron 1 day, Dayton 27, Wilmington 6. Heidelberg 16, Havana 37. Toledo 81, Defiance 19. Kansas Aggies 21, Nebraska 21. Oklahoma 32, Oklahoma and M 26. Notre Dame 40, Michigan State 25. West Virginia 33, Duquesne 22. Butler 21, DePauw 27. Grove City 29, Geneva 4.

Defiance Toledo Akron Heidelberg Dayton Wilmington Havana Florida Kansas Aggies Nebraska Oklahoma Northwestern Wisconsin Notre Dame Michigan State West Virginia Duquesne Butler Depauw Grove City Geneva

Two Friday Basketball Doubleheader At Athens Senior High

The Athens senior high girls host Wellston at 7 PM in a girls game while the junior high boys meet Marietta at 8 PM. Local boys seek revenge after an early season loss to Marietta and carry a five game win streak against Parkersburg junior, Guysville, Amesville, Glouster and Jacksonville senior high squads. Likely starters include Cross Strickland Wolfe Carmichael and V An drews.

Athens Wellston Marietta Parkersburg Guysville Amesville Glouster Jacksonville Cross Strickland Wolfe Carmichael V. Andrews

Hair Groom keeps hair combed and glossy all day

An ad touts Hair Groom as a dignified combing cream sold at drugstores for a few cents a jar. It promises natural gloss and a well groomed finish for business and social occasions, with greaseless formula that helps hair grow thick and lustrous.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Foe Legion Downs Plains Bricklayers L . Pet O.P. Cincinnati Ee Denison Ee Wesleyan A Ohio U Wittenberg NHS Travis Others McKee’s O. K P. A Prince Albert Jimmy P.A P. A. Sunshine Pringe Albert Erie Resnakty Tut
Search Courier

Search the Athens Messenger Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Athens Messenger?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication